Tow truck fees for light vehicles
Find the maximum charges for towing, salvage, and storage of motor vehicles with a gross vehicle mass up to 4.5 tonnes.
Towing fees
| Item | Maximum charge |
|---|---|
| For any accident towing work | $320 |
| For towing recovered stolen vehicles | $211 |
| For each subsequent tow | $116 |
| For each tow undertaken in excess of 10km via the most direct route (defined Sydney metropolitan area) | $7 per km |
| For each tow undertaken via the most direct route in excess of 20km (other areas) | $6 per km |
| Surcharge outside business hours | 20% |
| For cleaning glass or debris at the scene of an accident undertaken partly or wholly outside Sydney metropolitan area on a road with a speed limit of over 80kph | $79 for each hour or part of an hour |
Fees for salvage from an area other than a road or road related area
| Item | Maximum charge |
|---|---|
| For the certified driver of the tow truck (after the first 30 minutes) | $82 |
| For an assistant | $82 |
| For an additional tow truck (including the driver) | $320 |
| Surcharge outside business hours | 20% |
Fees for storage within an authorised holding yard
| Vehicle and location | Maximum charge for each 24 hours or part of 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Light motor vehicle (not a motorcycle) in Sydney metropolitan area | $34 |
| Light motor vehicle (not a motorcycle) outside Sydney metropolitan area | $18 |
| Motorcycle within Sydney metropolitan area | $16 |
| Motorcycle outside Sydney metropolitan area | $9 |
Note on business hours
Business hours are defined as 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).